Thursday, October 25, 2012

Skulker Tribe Lying Low

Some of the most interesting birds in our territory are those that "skulk": those that move about furtively under brush and scratch out a living on the ground. Among these are the Brown Thrasher (shown), Eastern Towhee, and Chipping Sparrow. For some weeks I have had real difficulty finding these characters, although I know they're out there. Our small natural area buffer is so good that it can hide dozens of birds from the casual observer. I figure they'll be a little more obvious in winter when the low leaves drop, and of course in spring when they sing up a storm. For autumn, it's a game of hide and seek. And hide is winning!

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This Wingscapes BirdCam enthusiast and keeper of a well-stocked "bird cafe" has been watching birds in Cary for over 18 years. I adopted the BirdCam in December 2007 and have been working with the product daily, recording over 35 species locally and gaining significant experience with the use of this amazing device. I'm not a "power birder." While I enjoy birdwatching in the field, I appreciate the simple delights of the birds found in my own backyard or in places just down the street. These are truly interesting places and I never tire of the little stories told every day in those places. The birds are central to this experience, but expect me to talk about the things that also are part of the birdwatching experience here at Cary BirdCam, from buying bird seed to crunching numbers in the logbook. Thanks for being a reader!